Question:
Breakfast idea's?
hey all, i actually asked this question in my support group but need more ideas. i would like to know if anyone has anything that they like to make for breakfast post op, that does not contain eggs. i only ate them when i had a bacon egg and cheese on a roll...lol. but basicly im stuck and need something high in protine. thanks in advanced — vmidiri (posted on May 19, 2009)
May 19, 2009
Hi Victoria, I'm sorry, I know this isn't the answer you want, but I'm
pretty much in a rut for breakfast. I always have one medium egg,
scrambled easy, with some reduced fat shredded Fiesta mix cheese mixed in.
Sometimes, I might put a very small amount of salsa on it, but most times I
eat it with half of a Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage Link. However, I just
discovered the other day that you can find Greek-style fat-free plain
yogurt that has more than 22 grams of protein and anywhere from 7 to 9
grams of carbs per serving (which is usually one cup). I found it at
Trader Joe's in southern California. I've had two ounces of that a few
times, mixed with sugar-free strawberry preserves (no protein, but only 2
or 3 carbs per teaspoon). You can also eat small amounts of oatmeal, cream
of wheat, or malto-meal, with tasteless, odorless protein powder like Any
Whey mixed in to help even out the carbs vs protein ratio. I've also heard
of Kroger "CarbMaster" yogurt, but even though one of our local
stores sells Kroger products, it doesn't sell that, so I don't know
anything about the nutrition information. I just know that several people
on this board LOVE it.
— Erica Alikchihoo
May 19, 2009
Smith's carries the Carb master also. The only yogurt that meets my Dr's
approval is the 4 oz Fit & Lite diabetic friendly.
— lorannw
May 19, 2009
Hello! I was a big egg person pre-op also, and can hardly tolerate them
now. It took time but I've made the adjustment to other foods. Try some
of these items: Quaker Instant WEIGHT CONTROL cinnamon oatmeal tastes
great! I cook it with skim milk and add extra skim milk afterwards and
fresh fruit. I like strawberries the best. If you like sweet, add 1/2
packet of splenda; ~ 12 g protein/80 mg Calcium/233 IU Vitamin A. Also try
SPECIAL K PROTEIN PLUS cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk,chopped almonds,
splenda if needed;~16 g protein/180mg Calcium/466 IU Vitamin A. I probably
add more milk than most for two reasons: moisture and added protein
benefit. Lastly, try DANNON light and fit flavored yogurt mixed with a
scoop of unflavored or flavored protein powder. I swear by UNJURY (online
at www.unjury.com) it mixes well and tastes great~ 25 g Protein/430 mg
Calcium/78 IU Vitamin A. I use it all the time! In a hurry?, if you are
allowed, try a cup of decaf coffee with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate
protein powder. It fills me up and tastes great! ~20g protein/ 105 mg
Calcium. I am 5 months out and still pretty finicky. One day I love the
taste and the next it makes me gag. My NUT said to make sure you vary your
diet by not eating the same things over and over again. It keeps your body
working hard trying to burn the calories of new foods. I was also told not
to watch calorie YET, but to concentrate on PROTEIN! I also watch Calcium
and Vita A. I get enought Calcium most days without having to take a
supplement and too much Vitamin A is not good because it stores in fat
cells. I take a look at calories but concentrate on the others. I have
several of other things I've tried but these have worked for me. Hope
something works for you! Good Luck!
LisaRae
— Fircrkr64
May 19, 2009
You can try 1 boiled egg with a cheese stick few wheat crackers &
fruit, or EggFace egg cups you can check out
her page she has great things to eat. I eat this breakfast
often and it fills me untill lunch.
— LOVEDOLL
May 19, 2009
I usually have my protein drink for breakfast (3 scoops of Metagenics
Bariatrix Protein Mix in 12 oz water - 30 grams protein). But on those
occasions when I do have solid food for breakfast: I have made a crustless
quiche using eggbeaters and adding things like low-fat mozzarella cheese,
tomatoes, chives, broccoli and ham, asparagus, sausage, or anything else
you might want to add (not all of this, of course, just those things you
choose to add). I also do cottage cheese and a little fruit (applesauce or
pineapple - no sugar added, of course), or a yogurt.
— Wendy M.
May 20, 2009
I fix oatmeal (the real thing)and make it a little soupy so that I can add
a scoop of whey protein. I then add a little unsweetened apple sauce. I do
like eggs but this is kind of a treat for me. I also have a small bowl of
Special K or bran flakes along with a cup of Lite yogurt.
— Muggs
May 20, 2009
Hi victoria, I'm 3 weeks po w/ realize band & I've discovered
PB2(powdered peanut butter)at my Drug Emporium. I've only used it stirred
into my sf maple & brsugar. It was great! I also wrap thin sliced
meats around a lower fat strip of cheese, & add some fruit. Good Luck,
Sandra
— Sandra H.
May 20, 2009
For me cottage cheese and a little fruit works just fine in the mornings.
If milk is ok with you a 8oz glass of milk is 9 protien have a piece of
fruit with it and your good for a couple hours.
— trible
May 20, 2009
Hi, I'm 3 months post op and I eat kashi go lean crunch I love this cereal
I eat it plain with out milk try that it has 9g of protein and 8g fiber and
7 whole grains and my dr's said it was ok to eat.
— mpreap
May 20, 2009
I also like the GO Lean cereal, but I put it in yougurt. It satisfies my
ceaving for something crunchy.
— Ms.Mimi
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